In Champions of Minnesota's Arrowhead-Boys Basketball State Tournament Teams, Melody Swenson has again combined her love of history and sports. Her previous book, Champions of Carlton County-State Tournament Teams, was published in 2008. Additionally, Melody has written numerous articles on topics such as Finnish history, travel, fishing, and dogs. Originally from Barnum, Minnesota, she received her B.A. degree from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, and her Master of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Melody has lived, worked, and resided in northeastern Minnesota her entire life and enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for history and sports with others! Please contact Melody' for more information about her latest work with former Chisholm basketball coach, Bob McDonald. Travels and Tribulations-A Coach's Journey  which was released in December 2014!